Financial Accountant
Job Description
Financial Accountant - Public Services
Your new company
You’ll be joining an organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to delivering high-quality services to the communities it supports. The finance function plays a crucial role in ensuring transparency, accountability, and robust financial stewardship. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values integrity, continuous improvement, and professional excellence.
Your New Role
As a Financial Accountant, you will support the delivery of accurate statutory reporting, tax compliance, and strong financial controls across the organisation. You will assist with financial statement preparation, contribute to month‑end and year‑end reporting, produce reconciliations, and work closely with both internal stakeholders and external advisors. This position offers a diverse workload within a technically engaging environment.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Full CCAB or CIMA qualification (or equivalent). Essential.
- Strong financial accounting experience gained in practice, industry, or the public/not‑for‑profit sector.
- Solid understanding of UK accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
- Experience with core tax areas such as VAT, CIS or Corporation Tax and the ability to interpret legislative changes.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with reconciliations and supporting month‑end activities.
- Experience preparing group or consolidated accounts.
- Prior exposure to operating in a public or not‑for‑profit environment such as housing, local or central government, or wider public services.
- Experience supporting external audit processes.
You’ll join a supportive and purpose-driven organisation where your work genuinely contributes to meaningful outcomes across the community. Expect hybrid working, access to professional development, and the opportunity to broaden your expertise across both technical accounting and tax. You’ll be encouraged to take ownership, collaborate closely with colleagues, and play a key role in delivering high quality financial reporting. What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We will call you if you are shortlisted.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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